Miller points to command as Padres review pitch-tipping questions and closer usage
The Padres closer addresses the Game 2 debate before Tuesday’s elimination game. Stammen says multi-inning strategy may need an adjustment.
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Roberts takes Andy Pages’ ABS challenge decisions out of his hands
A failed NLDS Game1 challenge leads to a manager-imposed restriction as the Dodgers continue their series with Atlanta.
Harris and Braves bullpen hold off Dodgers to tie NLDS
Michael Harris II has three hits, and Raisel Iglesias gets the last out after Max Muncy’s ninth-inning homer cuts Atlanta’s lead to one.
Chourio’s walk-off single puts Brewers up 2–0 on Padres
Three ninth-inning walks set up a two-run hit as Milwaukee rallies for a 4–3 win in NLDS Game 2.
Kyle Boddy disputes account of Red Sox exit, cites NPB work conflict
Driveline’s founder offered an Oct. 2 rebuttal about a departure reported in June, describing a research role and a conflict with his work in Japan.
Sunday NLDS preview: King–Henderson at 4, Snell at 8 as Braves weigh their starter
The Brewers and Dodgers take 1–0 leads into Game 2. Atlanta’s pitching choice remains open; no AL games are scheduled Sunday.
Contreras’ homer and late escapes lift Brewers past Padres 3–2
Jackson Chourio ties NLDS Game 1 with a two-run homer before Milwaukee’s bullpen protects a one-run lead.
Rasmussen takes no-hit bid into eighth as Rays blank Yankees 1–0
Jonathan Aranda’s third-inning homer is enough as Tampa Bay wins ALDS Game 1 with a combined one-hitter.
Skubal and three homers carry Dodgers past Braves 5–3 in NLDS opener
Los Angeles builds a four-run cushion in the sixth, then survives Atlanta’s ninth-inning rally.
Murakami’s homer and Taylor’s four-inning save lift White Sox over Guardians 3–0
Chicago wins ALDS Game 1 after escaping two bases-loaded threats and holding Cleveland to three hits.
De Paula, Kim and Henriquez make Dodgers’ NLDS roster
Los Angeles carries 14 position players, with distinct bench roles and Henriquez cleared after bye-week workouts.
Brewers keep Ortiz, Harrison and May on a 13-pitcher NLDS roster
Milwaukee includes Ortiz after injury questions and leaves Bo Naylor off its two-catcher roster.
Buehler returns to Padres’ NLDS roster; Pivetta still starts Game 3
The confirmed reinstatement replaces Randy Vásquez. A possible Game 4 start depends on San Diego extending the series.
Judge left off Yankees’ ALDS roster as calf recovery continues
Ryan Weathers replaces Amed Rosario; New York will face Tampa Bay without its captain.
MLB Division Series open Saturday with four Game 1s and two division rivalries
Verified Eastern times, TV channels and listed pitchers for Saturday’s four playoff openers.
Harris, Albies and Olson homer as Braves eliminate Phillies, 6-2
Atlanta wins the deciding Wild Card game behind three home runs and six pitchers, completing the Division Series field.
Diamondbacks announce Lovullo’s two-year return
Arizona confirmed the manager’s agreement Thursday evening after earlier source reporting.
Guardians choose Messick for ALDS opener and Williams for Game 2
Vogt puts the rookie left-hander first against Chicago after Cleveland’s five-day postseason break.
Braves choose Kerr to open Game 3, with Holmes lined up for bulk innings
Atlanta’s Game 3 lineup has Dubón at shortstop and Smith at DH, alongside the plan for Kerr to open and Holmes to follow.
Sheets’ pinch-hit homer and Padres bullpen finish 4-1 sweep of Cubs
San Diego’s relievers throw 5⅔ scoreless innings as the Padres advance to face Milwaukee in the NL Division Series.
Wednesday’s Wild Card finals: Padres, Yankees and White Sox advance
Three sweeps settle Division Series opponents while Philadelphia forces a deciding game against Atlanta.
Bellinger’s four RBIs and Fried’s six innings carry Yankees past Red Sox 9-2
New York completes a two-game Wild Card sweep with a six-run sixth inning and advances to face Tampa Bay.
White Sox bullpen closes out Astros sweep after Meidroth’s sixth-inning blast
Four early runs and five scoreless relief innings carry Chicago to its first postseason series win since 2005.
Bohm’s tenth-inning homer keeps Phillies alive with 4-3 win over Braves
Schwarber and Harper homered back-to-back before Bohm’s winner, while Painter finished three scoreless innings to force Game 3.